Job Description

Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a full-time non-exempt Learning and Development Trainer to join one of its offices in St. Louis, Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C. With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment.

Under the leadership of the Learning and Development Supervisor, this position will provide training services for all attorneys and staff through in-person and remote training delivery as well as the development and promotion of self-help training guides and videos.  Additionally, the role is responsible for supporting the Firm’s initiatives in developing, delivering, and maintaining learning paths in support of core competencies that elevate the Firm’s overall efficiency and productivity. After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the design and development of innovative, engaging, and effective learning programs, including instructor-led training, e-learning modules, virtual and in-person classrooms, and workshops, with a focus on the Firm’s needs and modern learning methodologies (e.g., just-in-time training).
• Builds, updates, and maintains learning paths in the Firm’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure the development of core competencies for attorneys and staff.
• Helps in the modernizing of training programs by researching and implementing up-to-date methodologies and tools, including microlearning and on-demand training techniques.
• Facilitates training programs on processes, procedures, software policies, and best practices, using in-person classes, virtual delivery methods, videos, and other self-service options.
• Manages the Firm’s Learning Management System (LMS) to offer self-service learning options, class and demo registration, and employee training history.
• Utilizes feedback from training sessions, support requests, and performance data to continuously improve training content, delivery methods, and staff learning outcomes.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of technical writing experience is required.
• A minimum of one year of training experience is required, with experience in developing and updating learning paths preferred.
• An Associate degree or higher is preferred.  Post-high school courses in English, Communications, Journalism, Computer Science, or related fields preferred.
• Experience in instructional design is preferred.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of legal industry-specific software is preferred.
• Experience in creating interactive videos is preferred.
• Experience in working in a multi-office law firm or professional services environment is advantageous.

Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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